# City of Burlington - First Responder/Entry Level Firefighter I

Provider: [Iowa Department of Workforce Development](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/iowa-department-of-workforce-development)

- Program type: Not listed
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 151 - 180 days
- Locations: Burlington, IA
- Website: https://www.workforce.iowa.gov
- Contact: Stephanie Stuecker, stueckers@burlingtoniowa.org
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/iowa-department-of-workforce-development-city-of-burlington-first-6ova8r

## Summary

Entry level Firefighter I, II. Participant will be educated, and trained on the IFSTB firefighter I, II skills. Participant will be expected to complete hands-on NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications job performance requirements (JPRs).These skills will be proctored by "in-house" Burlington Firefighters with Instructor I status. This proposed opportunity will allow the participant to gain entry level firefighter skills, in addition to transitioning into the civilian professional work atmosphere.

## Job description

The three main priorities of the EMS/Entry Level Firefighter I position are life safety, incident stabilization and property conservation. The major purpose of the firefighter position is to save lives and property by providing emergency and non-emergency fire, rescue and emergency medical services (within the scope of practice) to the community. Under direct supervision, the firefighter position shall function effectively within a structured system of operation, perform with designated policies, procedures, state or federal laws, and communicate clearly and professionally to citizens, co-workers and superior officers.

## Locations

- Burlington, IA, 52601

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